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Follet Family History

Follet Surname Meaning

see Follett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Follet family from?

You can see how Follet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Follet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Follet families living in Surrey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Follet's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Follet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Follet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Follet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Follet. 100% of Follet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Follet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 273 immigration records available for the last name Follet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 477 military records available for the last name Follet. For the veterans among your Follet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Follet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Follet in 1964 was 85, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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